Vegan Split Pea Soup (Easy!)

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  • Prep Time

    25 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 25 mins

  • Servings

    6 medium bowls

  • Calories

    319 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    Vegan, gluten-free

Vegan Split Pea Soup (Easy!)

An ultra-nourishing split pea soup made with simple, healthy ingredients. Easy to prepare, budget-friendly, and protein-rich!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 carrot large
  • 2 ribs celery
  • 12 oz. sweet potato (or Yukon gold)
  • 5-6 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano dried
  • 7 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 lb. green split peas (about 2 heaping cups)
  • 1/4 tsp. salt (or up to 1/2 tsp.)

Instructions

  1. Dice onion, carrot, and celery. Peel and dice sweet potato (or gold potato).
  2. In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, sauté onion, carrot, and celery for 7-8 minutes. (I use 3 Tbsp. water/veggie broth for no-oil sauté method, adding more as needed.)
  3. Meanwhile, mince garlic.
  4. Add potatoes, garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, and salt to the pot. Stir and sauté 1 minute.
  5. Add vegetable broth. Then rinse split peas well (picking out any debris or unwanted pieces) and drain. Add to pot.
  6. Bring to a boil. Then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour or until split peas are tender, stirring occasionally.
  7. Serve as is or blend.* Salt & pepper to taste.

Notes

  • *Blending: Leave this soup chunky, blend it to creamy, or anywhere in between. I highly recommend an immersion blender for easy blending. (You could also blend it in batches in a regular blender, but please use extreme caution as hot foods may erupt in blender.)
  • Make it spicy: Add chipotle or cayenne pepper to taste. Or top with hot sauce before serving.
  • Recipe originally published February 2014. Updated October 2023.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 319kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Potassium 1014mg (22%) Fiber 21g (84%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 2623IU (52%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 67mg (7%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6medium bowls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 319 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 319kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 60g 20%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Potassium 1014mg 22%
Fiber 21g 84%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 2623IU 52%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 67mg 7%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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